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Conn. prisons chief: Placing offenders in communities cuts recidivism rates, protects victims
By therepublic.com
Published: 11/21/2013

NORWICH, Connecticut — The state's top prison official has defended placing transient inmates, including sex offenders, on supervised release in communities.

James Dzurenda, interim commissioner of the state Department of Correction, says it helps reduce recidivism rates and protect victims.

He spoke Wednesday to the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments.

He said he does not want to put the inmates back where their victims are. He says the best thing is find locations for them to secure housing and help them succeed.

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